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Microsoft has released a list of antivirus programs that supports Windows 8. These include popular brands such as Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, etc. Windows 8 (Release Preview) has a built-in anti-malware scanner called Windows Defender. However, if you prefer to use any of the antimalware apps listed, Windows Defender will silently turn itself off.

AVG has released 2012 line of products for Internet Security, Antivirus, and Antivirus Free with some important security improvements including better protection against fake antivirus and ransomware. On the first run, I noticed that, unlike the previous 2011 edition it is lightweight on system, especially when scanning the PC.

Online free anti virus scanners have been around for a while, and of course, they are no match for standalone antivirus apps, but can be useful in some tough situations. For example, if you find your computer acting a little strange, or if the existing software has been disabled by malware, you can utilize an online virus scanner to remove threat.

Here is good news for Mac users. Avast has unveiled a free antivirus solution (public beta) for Mac users to detect and block malware that targets computers running the Mac operating system. It is true that the amount of malware infections are comparatively less in Mac OS, but its popularity now attracts more and more cyber criminals onto it.

AVG has released a new and a complete security solution named Mobilation for Android tablets. This new app is based on AVG’s free security solution for Android AntivirusFree and has a unique feature for remotely wiping and locking tablet to protect your privacy, incase it has lost or stolen.

Agnitum has released a free, full-functional Internet Security Suite for Windows (both 32bit and 64 bit). Built on Outpost Security Suite Pro 7.0.4 basis, the free version offers proactive malware prevention, firewall protection, and spam filtering, all for at no charge. According to Agnitum , the free version " does not provide the depth of configuration, automation and control offered by the commercial suite ." Instead, it comes with optimal default settings to address web-borne threats including known and zero-day viruses, spyware, hacker attacks and intrusions, spam, and more. This lightweight security solution is fully compatible with Windows 7, Vista, and XP, 2000 (both 32- and 64-bit) and can be downloaded free at source . Here is the comparison list between Pro and Free editions . ( Via )

While most of us swear by the free version of AVG antivirus, the paid version offers greater protection as well as support. Here is an opportunity to grab a one year license to AVG Antivirus 9.0. As a promotion, V3.Co.UK software store giving away one year license to AVG Antivirus 9.0 (worth $34.99) for free to all on Aug 31, 2010 (one day event). As browsing the internet without the right security software installed is a high risk, this is great chance to get good security software for free to your PC. The promotion will be live between midday CET (central European time) Tuesday 31st of August and midday CET 1st of September 2010. Just visit at V3.Co.UK software store on 31 Aug 2010.